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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Engine, Idle air control valve.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on March 13, 2012

04 idles around 1000 when cold and when warmed up it idles real low and wants to die. any answers?

IT SEEMS TO RUN FINE WHEN DRIVING IT, BUT WHEN I COME TO STOP AT A STOPLIGHT, IT IDLES REAL LOW AND SOMETIMES DIES.
Avatar Asked by MASTERKINSEY

Answer

Replied on March 13, 2012

It is most likely the Idle Air Control Valve, IACV, which is located on the intake manifold near the throttle body. I am giving you a diagnsotic walk through for your situation. Just follow the link below;

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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